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​Quieting the Mind and Moving Beyond the Fear of Your BeliefsI recently had the following conversation within myself. It went something like this:“Who do you think you are? What makes you think you can succeed? Or even deserve to be happy? What you want is impossible. You should just give up.”

If you ever find yourself at the hands of your own negative beliefs, this Sivana East blog will give you tips on how to quiet your mind with Buddhist meditation practice.

How to Practice Acceptance In a Time of ExpectationIn every sphere of our existence lies expectation. Whether it’s within our career, our relationships, politics, family dynamics, the holidays, and even within ourselves—expectation is ubiquitous. And when those expectations aren’t met, feelings such as depression, anxiety, and disappointment can set in.

Learn more about finding your path to loving what is.

​Finding My Own Religion​Despite our differences, we're more similar than we think when it comes to spirituality. Read about my personal journey through the complex realm of religion and how I chose to forget labels and express gratitude instead.